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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.24, 518.58 and 163.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.24, 518.58 and 163.36 is: 244.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.24 : 518.58 = 163.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.24/518.58 = 163.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.24x = 518.58 × 163.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.24x = 84,715.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,715.23/346.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.67

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